Bellmore Merrick Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
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Event overview
The Bellmore Merrick Turkey Trot is a community 5K run/walk on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025. The event benefits the Dr Mara Bollettieri Community Cupboard. The race meeting and finish are at the front parking lot of Wellington C. Mepham High School, 2401 Camp Ave, Bellmore, NY 11710.
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1/4 Mile Kids Fun Run
Course, registration and race services
The 5K begins on Camp Ave in front of Mepham High School, heads west toward Merrick, turns around near Calhoun High School, and returns east to finish in the Mepham HS parking lot. Bib pickup is available from event staff before the event; participants who register three weeks in advance receive a personalized bib with their name.
Registration fees vary by date and include a processing fee; published price examples include early and later registration tiers. The listed base registration option for the 5K is $25.00. Race amenities include live online, email, and text results, free finish line photos and same-day finish line pictures, and free video. Awards are given to the top overall male and female and to the top three male and female finishers in multiple age groups; ribbons are provided to all kids run participants. Registration fees are non-refundable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.